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Zaina: Rider of the Atlas (2005): Cast

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Zaina: Rider of the Atlas is a 2005 adventure family film directed by Bourlem Guerdjou, starring Simon Abkarian as Omar, Sami Bouajila and Hassam Ghancy. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Zaina: Rider of the Atlas (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Bourlem Guerdjou
Genres
Adventure , Family
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Zaina: Rider of the Atlas About?

The premise of Zaina: Rider of the Atlas without spoilers.

Zaina must guide a caravan of prized thoroughbreds to Marrakech to compete in the Agdal, the most prestigious race of all. On the journey she confronts the formidable Omar and slowly comes to trust the father she has just discovered, Mustapha, learning the value of courage and family.

Zaina: Rider of the Atlas Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • father
  • horse
  • loss of mother
  • horseback riding
  • horse racing
  • father daughter relationship
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Cast & crew

Zaina: Rider of the Atlas Cast & Characters

Simon Abkarian leads the cast as Omar, with Sami Bouajila as Mustapha and Hassam Ghancy as Djilhali. Directed by Bourlem Guerdjou; 10 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Bourlem Guerdjou

More films directed by Bourlem Guerdjou: Marion, 13 ans pour toujours and Living in Paradise.

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Details

Zaina: Rider of the Atlas Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Заїна: Володарка Атлаських гір” and “Zaïna - Königin der Pferde”.

Also known as
  • Заїна: Володарка Атлаських гір
  • Zaïna - Königin der Pferde
  • A Guerreira do Atlas
  • Зайна: Володарка Атлаських гір

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Zaina: Rider of the Atlas FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Zaina: Rider of the Atlas, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Zaina: Rider of the Atlas?

Zaina: Rider of the Atlas runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Zaina: Rider of the Atlas released?

Zaina: Rider of the Atlas was released on August 4, 2005.

Who directed Zaina: Rider of the Atlas?

Zaina: Rider of the Atlas was directed by Bourlem Guerdjou.

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Who is in the cast of Zaina: Rider of the Atlas?

Zaina: Rider of the Atlas stars Simon Abkarian as Omar, Sami Bouajila as Mustapha and Hassam Ghancy as Djilhali, among 10 credited actors.

Does Zaina: Rider of the Atlas have a post-credit scene?

No. Zaina: Rider of the Atlas has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Zaina: Rider of the Atlas in?

The original language of Zaina: Rider of the Atlas is French.

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